Shehzad Danish

Dr. Danish Shehzad is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor and Associate Professor of Computer Science at FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad. With over 14 years of academic, research, and industry experience, he specializes in Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, IoT Security, Cryptography, Federated Learning, and SDN. He has an extensive publication record in high-impact journals and has successfully supervised multiple PhD and MS theses. His career reflects leadership in academic program development, research commercialization, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with hands-on experience in funded research projects at national and international levels.

PhD Computer Engineering, Kadir Has University, Turkey (2014–2019) – CGPA 3.93/4.0

MS Computer Science, Hazara University, Pakistan (2012–2014) – CGPA 3.78/4.0

BS (Hons) Telecommunication & Networking (Computer Science), COMSATS University, Pakistan (2006–2010) – CGPA 3.25/4.0

Associate Professor, FAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Islamabad (2024–Present)

Associate Professor, Superior University, Lahore (2022–2024)

Assistant Professor, FAST-NUCES, CFD Campus (2019–2021)

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Kadir Has University, Turkey (2014–2018)

Network Engineer, SNM, Islamabad (2010–2013)

Graduate Program Head, FAST-NUCES (2020–2022)

Quality Head, Superior University (2022–2024)

Manager Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), Superior University (2022–2024)

Member, Selection, Graduate Program, Curriculum Review & Admission Committees (2024–2025)

Focal Person, IGNITE National Grassroots ICT Research Initiative (2020–2022)

Computer Networks & Cybersecurity

Blockchain & Cryptography

IoT Security & Steganography

Federated Learning

O-RAN

PI: Blockchain-based Financial Aid Distribution System for Developing Countries (NUCES Faculty Research Grant)

Co-PI: Smart Cities using Multi-agent Systems (King Khalid University, KSA)

Co-PI: Advanced Computational Methods for Complex Engineering Problems (King Khalid University, KSA)

Research Associate: Brain-Inspired Runtime Simulation for Large Scale Networks (TUBITAK, Turkey)

Shehzad, D. et al. Threats and Mitigation Strategies for EEG-Based Person Authentication, Int. Journal of Telemedicine & Applications, 2025.

Shehzad, D. et al. Blockchains and Triple-Entry Accounting for B2B Business Models, Ledger, 2023.

Shehzad, D. et al. Enhancing Localization Efficiency and Accuracy in Wireless Sensor Networks, Sensors, 2023.

Shehzad, D. et al. Novel Secure Hybrid Image Steganography Technique Based on Pattern Matching, KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, 2021.

Shehzad, D. et al. A Novel Hybrid Encryption Scheme to Ensure Hadoop-Based Cloud Data Security, IJCSIS, 2016.

TUBITAK PhD Research Scholarship, Turkey (2014–2016)

A1 Category PhD Scholarship, Kadir Has University (2014–2018)